Travel and venue
This page is dedicated to the information here about the venue, accommodation, transport within the city, and travel logistics. Additional details will be published as they become available.
About Kaunas
EJOI 2026 will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city and an important academic and cultural centre. Located at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, Kaunas combines historic architecture, modernist heritage, and a vibrant student atmosphere.
Participants will have the opportunity not only to compete in the olympiad, but also to experience the city's historic old town, lively public spaces, and welcoming academic community.
Kaunas is home to several universities and research institutions, making it a natural host city for an international competition celebrating young talent in computer science.
Getting to Kaunas
Kaunas can be reached by air, rail, and road. International visitors will typically arrive via Kaunas Airport or Vilnius Airport, with onward travel to Kaunas by bus, train, or organised transport.
Participating teams will be met by the organisers upon arrival at the following locations:
- Vilnius Airport
- Kaunas Airport
- Vilnius bus and train stations
- Kaunas bus and train stations
Teams will be met on the official arrival day (24 July 2026) and accompanied to their accommodation. On the departure day (30 July 2026), teams will be accompanied back to their point of departure.
As travel arrangements may vary between delegations, specific details will be coordinated individually with each team.
Visa information
Lithuania is a member of the Schengen area. The Schengen website provides all the necessary information to know whether you need a visa and how to apply for one.